Summary
One of 63 postcards contained in an album that was owned by Cliff Nowell. There are 25 postcards mounted inside the album and 38 postcard held loosely with in it, (loose postcards housed separately).
The images depict photographs of sailors from HMAS Australia and of family and friends. It also conatins a mixture of hand-painted cards (two), original photographs (mostly studio or professional) and several commerical postcards.
Description of Content
A British seamen holding two young women. Part of a photographic series created by the Rotary Photographic Co. during World War I.
Physical Description
Black and white gelatin silver photograph with postcard backing.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Trevor Plumridge, (Estate of) Mr Clifford H. Nowell - Nowell Collection, 20 Feb 1986
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Format
Postcard, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Printed on underneath the image; '8968 ROTARY PHOTO. E.C. / 'JACK ASHORE.'' Printed in brown ink on the back of the post card; ' Printed in Britain / POST CARD / ROTARY PHOTOGRAPHIC SERIES / The Address only to be / Written Here.'
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Overall Dimensions
87 mm (Width), 138 mm (Height)
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References
[Book] Winzenried, A. P. 1991. Green Grows Our Garden: a Centenary History of Horticultural Education at Burnley.
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Keywords
Military Memorabilia, Naval Forces, Postcards, Seamen, Portraits, Photographic Studios, World War I, 1914-1918